The moment you forget your own name on stage can define you—or free you. We sit down with Gauri Seshadri, a global leader at Toastmasters International, to explore how a shaky first step turned into a career built on clarity, connection, and service. From introvert in a new culture to first vice president shaping strategy across 149 countries, Gauri shares the habits and frameworks that help nervous speakers become confident communicators and leaders who influence without titles.